Chatsworth 72nd Street Corp. v. Rigai

On June 30,1971, on the application of tenants, the District Rent Director found the demised premises subject to rent control, but established a maximum rent of $1 per month for each apartment on the ground that occupancy of the apartments for residential purposes was unlawful. In 1972, landlord’s protests from the orders of the District Rent Director were heard by the Commissioner of the Department of Rent and Housing Maintenance. By order dated July 11, 1972, the Commissioner fixed $100 per month as the maximum rent of tenant Luchetti’s apartment and $85 per month as the maximum rent of…